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WORLD SCENE

World involvement arouses concern

within student body

Current world events are of interest to all Harding Students. As war continued in one part of the world, Mao-Tse· Tung and Nixon made history shaking hands in another part of the world.

Natural disasters alarmed many students. The flash foods and ice storms that paralyzed portions of the country affected Harding in a very serious way.

Students were stunned by reports of the Nicarauguan earthquake, the attempted assassination of George Wallace, and the killing of Olympic athletes.

The national election brought renewed interest in political affairs as many of the students voted in their first election. Harding's young community shared the national disillusionment after failing to negotiate peace in 1972.

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1. SHAKING hands with communist China leader Mao Tse-Tung, President Nixon creates history during his February visit. 2. WEARING a mask, a Palestinian guerilla appears on the Israeli balcony in Olympic village where terrorists are still holding nine hostages. 3. TERRIFIED children are followed by south Vietnamese forces while fleeing an accidental aerial napalm strike. 4. TELLING a news conference that peace is at hand , foreign affairs advisor Henry Kissinger explains that one more peace conference is necessary. S. STACKED like toys, demolished cars exemplify the results of a flash flood that raged through downtown Rapid City, South Dakota.

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FIRST WEEK

Friendships make first week chores

easier for students

In mid-August students arrived on campus after a summer of campaigns, jobs, and travel to face the tasks of , moving in and meeting new friends. ~ Students were left confused and tired after a week of talking with counselors, filling out fonns, waiting in lines, and buying books. Registration for the Fall semester took place on a warm day, and free cokes provided by the Student Association were received with big smiles. The Student Association further welcomed students by scheduling Lily Pond devotionals, student mixers, and a watermelon party.

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1. BOOKSTORE employees Ron Brimberry, Mrs. Showalter, and Mrs. Berryhill unpack books preparing for the rush to come. 2. FORCING a smile, Jolene Hiatt reluctantly agrees with her counselor's decision. 3. WEARY students move slowly through the registration lines in the American Heritage. 4. ENJOYING the watermelon party, Randy Tuminello contentedly finishes another slice. 5. UNPACKING is one of the first major tasks at the beginning of a school yeor. 6. FRUSTRATION strikes Sonya Edens as she fills out her many forms . 7. COAXING a smile, David Campbell snaps another 1.0. picture. 8. STATIONED in front of the Heritage, Tim Geary and Mike Justus persuade returning students to purchase calendars and directories from the Student Association.

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MARRIED STUDENTS

Married students enjoy participation

• m campus groups The married students at Harding

added new dimensions to every facet of college life. Even though much of their time had to be spent in household duties, child-rearing, or working, they still found time to contribute much in athletics and in academics. Many cou pIes found that involvement in campus activities was very enjoyable. They participated in social club ac­tivities, Petitjean, and KHCA. Some of them worked in the Student Association representing the other married students.

While at Harding, couples chose to live in the school trailer park or the apartments, or in housing that was available off campus. Wherever they lived , during their more serious moments the couples were faced with the challenge of building a home.

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1. IXHAUSTID by the floot trip, lana and Dean Bawcom find themselves almost too tired to eat. 2. HAPPY to hove a break in her cooking duties, Sheila Fitzgerald enjoys the Homecoming Chili Supper. 3. PRIPARING her books to be resold, lindo Bledsoe is " helped" by her young daughter. 4. lISTlNING to a confident player, Garvin and libby Claiborne participate in a Bison pep roily. 5. WALKING off the field , Sara and Harry Starnes look pleased after another Bison victory. 6. TAKING a breather, Glenn and Sharolyn Hanmer reflect on their fun-filled day on the Buffalo River .

PLEDGE WEEK

Early pledge week brings chaotic fun and pledgling fear Pledge week , which comes during the

seventh week of the fall semester each year, was met with delight by eager pledgemasters.

For some, pledge week began with the disappointment of not receiving their first club choice, due to the new limit placed on membership in women's c1u bs, but as the week progressed everyone became absorbed in the fun. The funny clothes , pledge book requirements. and pledgemasters' orders all added to the hilarity of the week. Frustrated pledges went through rough night - the final torture of the week - and were then inducted for­mally into their clubs.

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1. SMILING graciously, Beverly Jo and Mrs. Joe Pryor greet guests at Regino's open house. 2. ADDING his signature, Steve Tucker helps Tood Ingram fulfill her long list of requirements. 3. CLUTCHING pledgebook and Mr. Ther­mostrockamortimer, Lee Johnson waits thoughtfully in lunch-line. 4. RUSHING between classes, Greg Bloke finds time to schedule a coke date. 5. MElTING a prospective club member, Tommie Skelton, Gloria Burch and Sondra Melson discuss the attributes of Oege. 6. PERCHED on the sundial , Dean Campbell sings the praises of Galaxy.

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1. SEEING unsuspecting Judy Awtrey standing neor the lily pool , Philip Fon­tenot tokes advantage of 0 tempting situation. 2. FRANTIC pleas go unheeded as Philip shoves Judy into the waiting lily pool. 3. ASTONISHID that Philip actually threw her in, Judy rises in disbelief. 4. THOROUGHLY wet, but smiling, Judy sloshes aut of the pool issuing threats to Philip. 5. JO STAFFORD gingerly serves chili to hungry students at the Homecoming supper. 6. PIPER TODSEN dreamily licks on ice cream cone as she relaxes in the student center. 7. STUDYING intently, Mark Moskwa enjoys chess at Q S. A. coffee house. B. BISON football player Roger Collins aims carefully in torget practice at a White County fair booth. 9. RECLINING under a tree , Steve Alexander sneaks a nap during a busy schedule. 10. (HIIRING wildly, Regina back the Bison.

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LEISURE TIME

Frisbees and bikes give students relief from tiring studies

Leisure time is necessary to provide a respite from the daily routine of college life.

Students spent their leisure time in various ways. Many used the time for rest or meditation in campus swings. while others chose to use it in releasing pent up energy. Tossing frisbees , playing tag football, and playing softball all proved to be campus favorites. Another favorite pasttime of the student body was bicycling. Hours were spent by individuals or groups riding around campus and countryside, often scaring wary pedestrians.

Indoors, students often spent time in playful dorm pranks on roommates and friends. Then there were always hours of free time spent in rap sessions.

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HOMECOMING

Traditions return with parade and

halftime ceremony

The Homecoming schedule was revamped this year as tradition was re­established with the building of floats for the parade through downtown Searcy. A new tradition was established as the first annual Faculty-Alumni talent show was held. There were concerts by the I ron Ticque and the Time of Day. The Man of La Mancha. this year's Homecoming musical , was a sellout.

The chili supper and the Bison Stampede pep rally further added to the spirit of the weekend festivities. Other activities included banquets and breakfasts for the returning alumni of clubs, A Cappe lla, and Student Association.

Bison football players kept the spirit high by giving the fans a 48-3 victory. During the halftime ceremonies Miss Carol Bucy, a junior vocational Home Economics major, was crowned queen.

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1. QUEEN Carol Bucy , with maids Sharon Webb and Susie Howell, reigns over the Homecoming events. 2. CONFIDENT and pleased with the Bison score, junior cheerleader Sara Starnes takes a break to watch a portion of the game. 3. AT· TENDANTS I Cox ond Brod Altmon leod the

the holftime ceremany. Morgan enjoys ringing the victory bell as the Bisons morch on to defeat the Mississippi College Choctaws. 5. HARDING fans clop enthusiastically ot 0 good ploy by the Bisons. 6. JU GO JU ', " time piece" portrays a charging Bison and a fleeing Choctaw while the crowd watches the parade as it posses through Searcy.

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LYCEUMS

Student talent, professional groups

provide pleasures

The wide range of talent on our own campus complemented the professional groups sponsored by the Student Association to wind up the 1972-73 lyceum program_ Heading the fall program of S_ A_ activities were the musical groups Punch and the Cor­nelius Brothers and Sister Rose. The well-known group, The Lettermen. finished out the year with a note of top success.

The little-known Reader's Theatre bloomed with success during the 1972-73 year. The high quality performance of Animal Farm resulted in an in­vitation to perform at Southern Baptist College.

Among the best known groups on campus is The Time of Day. Although it was origmally created for recruiting purposes, their program expanded to include such activities as youth rallies and variety shows.

This year's Homecoming production, Man of La Mancha, was a sell out.

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1. GLOWING condles sel lhe sloge for Morilyn Harris in the Reader's Theatre production of Spoon River Anlhology. 2. PRESENTING " Ihe instrumental portion of their program" Jeff Schlender, Don Miller, and Chuck Hicks entertain wilh humor ond lolenl. 3. SINGING " Little Bird," the singers mock the disgusted Aldonzo. 4. VICTIM of the inquisition, Don Quixote is escorted 10 his doom. S. STEPPING skillfully, Ihe Don Cos sock chorus and dancers enthralled their audience. 6. RHYTHMIC music relates the full impact of Punch.

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FRIENDL Y WEEK

Faculty, students build friendships via friendly week

All through Friendly Week the underlying emphasis was the building up of student-faculty friendships.

Students returned from the Thanksgiving holidays to Friendly Week activities. The week of November 27-December 3 proved to be a delightful way of securing new friend­ships and improving old ones. The Student Association planned activities around which the week was centered. A Belles and Beaux show, open houses and the Don Cossack Chorus provided an entertaining base for getting acquainted.

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I. BEGINNING friendly week on a nole of comedy, Belles and Beaux give the Monday night per· formonte. 2. JACKS and an attentive audience appeal to Roll" Kennington during Tuesday night's open house. 3. CAPACITY crowds gather Wednesday night in the gym for a special message delivered by Jerry Jones. 4. FRIENDLY spirit is exhibited by Dr. Steve Smith with on array of goodies for his moth closs. 5. STEPPING gracefully, 0 member of the Russian born Don Cossock doncers delights students during Friendly week activities. 6. SINGING ot the Student Association Christmas party, Randy , Jerry and Mimi bring the week to a close.

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RELIGIOUS LIFE

Religious activities promote harmony

on Harding campus

Life at Hard ing is centered around its religious activities. Church services and Bible cIasses at several congregations are an integral part of school life. The daily chapel provided a short period of worship and its programs were often relaxing. Mixed devotionals by the lily pool, vespers in the womens' dorms and devotionals in the mens' quadrangle all gave students an opportunity to close their busy days in worship together.

Specialized groups such as the Timothy Club for prospective preachers or preachers' wives, Le Bonne d e Christe, a women's service club , and various campaign groups allowed each students to select the activity that would best develop his own religious life.

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1. COACHING their pronunciation, Pennisi helps the Recording Chorus spread the Word in Brozil. 2. WORSHIPPING by on illuminated fountain, students end their day on a spirituol note. 3. CONVERSING with a student, Prof. Bob Helsten explains a passage of stripture. 4. ADDRESSING a receptive crowd, Bro. Woodruff emphasizes the need for loyalty and thanksgiving. 5. DELIVERING the keynote oddress, Bill Hatcher opens the fall lectureships with "Jesus and the Church." 6. CONCENTRATION is evident as Debbie Betts commits scripture to memory.

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SEASONS

Changing weather brings snow, rain

to Harding campus While other parts of the country

enjoyed an ordered progression of seasons, Searcy always had a surprise, with sunshine and snow possible in the same week.

Hot humid weather tailed off into autumn showers separated by curtains of Indian summer days.

An indecisive fall and a hasty winter kept the umbrella brigades alert, but finally fall's glorious colors disappeared into winter's storms.

Snow and Ice greeted second semester students, but that soon evaporated into "Searcy mist." Rain heralded the spring flowers and spring fever blossomed ... nobody seemed to mind the unpredictability anymore.

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1. ENJOYING a late summer afternoon, Sam Rogers and Sheila Yoder relax in the ever-popular swings . 2. SHElTERING Dena Groover from the elements, an umbrella is always in seeson at Harding. 3. CHILDHOOD days are revived as Harding coeds Pat Hyde and Ann McDonald frolic in the crisp, autumn leaves. 4. CHRISTMAS tradition lives on at the S.A. Christmas party as Dr. Muncy and Doug Kilgore read " letters to Santa." 5. SNOW breeds conspirators, as exemplified by Danny Blucker, Mark Moskwa, and their prey Judy Scam­merhorn. 6. BICYCLING in early spring is only a symptom of the fever to come.

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1. MAY Queen Stevie Green crosses over the rose-filled lily pool preceded by her attendants Kimberly Cox and Brad Altman. 2. PHI DELTA social dub members struggle in a tug-of·war on track and field day. 3. THE MAT FITE court reigns over the activities from their flowered throne. 4. VIEWING from above, social club representatives are seen winding the May Pole during traditional Moy Day ceremonies. 5. PAT BRANNOCJ(, Richard Moson, and Mork Moore eagerly thumb through the 1972 P.~t Joan on Dedication Day. 6. STEVE ALLISON leads the graduating closs in the traditional march fram the American Heritage Center to the Administration Building. 7. ASSOCIATE Professor of Business, Mrs. Ermal Tucker congratulates Martha and Margaret Spikes on graduating.

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SPRING ACTIVITIES

Petit Jean honors, May Day highlight springtime activities

Fair weather characterized the spring semester with its myriad activities. Stevie Green reigned over the May Fete as queen while beautiful coeds in pastel formals wound the May Pole.

Connie Parkinson was crowned Petit Jean queen at the yearbook dedication. With a mock cover of the 1972 Petit Jeall as a back drop. editor Larry Stewart presented another All American book.

Track and Field day presented stu· dent-teacher rivalries in events in­cluding tricycle races and tug·of·wars.

The semester culminated as 335 seniors filed across campus to the main Auditorium where President Ganus conferred degrees and honors.

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STUDENT INVOL VEMENT

Harding students become involved

with area projects

Harding students became involved with the community of Searcy. Projects such as painting an elderly woman's house, working with underpriviledged children, and giving blood were a vital part of the students' activities. Harding men were again included in the Big Brother program. There were food collections and many students helped the area Red Cross in distributing food stamps. At Christmas time the students demonstrated their concern with the annual Toy and Dolly drive.

The November elections brought a campaign to get students involved in political affairs as campus organ­izations encouraged students to register and vote.

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1. PACKING and playing Santa's helpers , Tammy Skelton, Shawn Jones , Billy Ray Dean, and Becky Oldroyd prepare to send toy callections ta children's homes. 2. BRENDA MASON takes part in the November election by casting her ballat. 3. ASSISTING the Red Cross in the blood drive, Beverly Ketchum labels containers. 4. SUB T'S Clyde Ledgerwood collects money for the multiple sclerosis drive. 5. HElPING a child to skate is a rewarding experience for Delta Chi 's Patty Rogers. 6. PAINTING the home of Lucille Joyce was a joint project of Mohicans and Zeta Phi Zeta.

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